Ham, Potato, and Cheese Soup

Health score
11%
Ham, Potato, and Cheese Soup
70 min.
16
425kcal

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Looking for a hearty and comforting soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this delicious Ham, Potato, and Cheese Soup! This recipe serves 16, making it a great option for families or gatherings, and it's ready in just 70 minutes. Each serving contains 425 calories, providing a balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates to keep you satisfied. The combination of chopped ham, potatoes, and creamy cheese food like Velveeta creates a rich and flavorful base that's enhanced by the addition of milk and seasoned with ground black pepper to taste.

To make this mouth-watering main course, you'll need a few simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, ground black pepper, chopped ham, milk, onions, potatoes, and processed cheese food. With your equipment ready – a bowl, frying pan, and pot – you're set to embark on a culinary journey that will have your taste buds singing.

Start by cooking the potatoes, onions, and ham in a large stockpot until the potatoes are nearly tender. Then, mash a cup of these cooked potatoes with a fork and mix them with flour to create a thick paste. This paste is the key to achieving the perfect consistency for your soup. Add the paste back to the pot, along with the cheese, and let it simmer until everything is melted and thick. Finally, season with ground black pepper and stir in the milk for a velvety finish.

Whether you're in the mood for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner, this Ham, Potato, and Cheese Soup is sure to hit the spot. So grab your ingredients, preheat that pot, and get ready to dive into a world of warmth and culinary delight!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 16 servings pepper black to taste
  • pound ham chopped
  • cup milk 
  • large onion finely chopped
  • 12  potatoes cubed peeled
  • pounds processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Place potatoes, onion, and cubed ham in large stockpot. Cover with water. Cook until potatoes are almost tender.
  2. Remove about one cup of the cooked potatoes and mash in a bowl with the back of a fork.
  3. Add some of the liquid from the pan (about a tablespoon at a time) along with the flour till you have a thick paste.
  4. Add this back to the pot.
  5. Place the cheese (either whole of cubed) in the pot.
  6. Let the soup simmer until the cheese melts and is thick.
  7. Add ground black pepper to taste and stir in the milk.

Nutrition Facts

Calories425kcal
Protein19.16%
Fat49.28%
Carbs31.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.67
Glycemic Load
22.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.375217562136%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
1.4mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:425.12kcal
21.26%
Fat:23.45g
36.07%
Saturated Fat:12.27g
76.69%
Carbohydrates:33.79g
11.26%
Net Carbohydrates:29.88g
10.87%
Sugar:4.06g
4.51%
Cholesterol:76.11mg
25.37%
Sodium:1300.13mg
56.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.51g
41.02%
Calcium:637.42mg
63.74%
Phosphorus:537.94mg
53.79%
Vitamin C:32.86mg
39.83%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.12%
Selenium:19.31µg
27.59%
Potassium:881.8mg
25.19%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.46%
Vitamin B12:1.11µg
18.57%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.6%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.52%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.02%
Vitamin B3:3.13mg
15.64%
Fiber:3.9g
15.61%
Magnesium:61.11mg
15.28%
Copper:0.23mg
11.66%
Vitamin A:564.63IU
11.29%
Iron:1.98mg
10.97%
Folate:37.53µg
9.38%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.19%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.71%
Vitamin K:4.8µg
4.57%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.9%
Source:Allrecipes